Aragorn I
Born in 2227 of the Third Age, Aragorn I became the fifth Chieftain of the Dunedain. Aragorn I was the son of Chieftain Aravir. As a young person, Aragorn I went to live in Rivendell to be fostered by Elrond. Aragorn I lived there until his father's death in 2319.
Aragorn I was Chieftain of the Dunedain until 2327, when he was attacked and killed by wolves. He was succeeded by his son Araglas as Chieftain.
Aragorn II, king of the reunited kingdom of Gondor and Arnor, was named after Aragorn I.
Aragorn I was Chieftain of the Dunedain until 2327, when he was attacked and killed by wolves. He was succeeded by his son Araglas as Chieftain.
Aragorn II, king of the reunited kingdom of Gondor and Arnor, was named after Aragorn I.
Names & Meanings
Tolkien never clearly stated what the name Aragorn means. There was also a later Chieftain named Aragorn II who became High King of Gondor and Arnor.
The name Aragorn could be a reference to the element orn meaning "tree," but Tolkien did state that this was not the case in Aragorn II's name.
Ara could be a reference to aran meaning "King." This seems likely, since Aragorn II was in fact the returning King.
The name Aragorn could be a reference to the element orn meaning "tree," but Tolkien did state that this was not the case in Aragorn II's name.
Ara could be a reference to aran meaning "King." This seems likely, since Aragorn II was in fact the returning King.
References
The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A: "The Realms in Exile," page 318; "The North-kingdom and the Dunedain," page 323
The History of Middle-earth, Volume XII, The Peoples of Middle-earth: Foreword, page xii; "The Heirs of Elendil," page 196
The History of Middle-earth, Volume XII, The Peoples of Middle-earth: Foreword, page xii; "The Heirs of Elendil," page 196
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